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Vaccine Development Process

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What is the first step in vaccine development?

Preclinical Testing
Production of Antigen
Isolation and Characterization
Identification of Antigen (correct)

What is the purpose of preclinical testing in vaccine development?

To monitor the vaccine's safety and effectiveness after it's on the market
To evaluate the vaccine's safety and efficacy using cell cultures and animal models (correct)
To distribute the vaccine globally
To develop large-scale manufacturing processes

Which method is used to produce the antigen in large quantities during vaccine development?

Traditional farming methods
Genetic engineering (correct)
Vaccine distribution
Chemical synthesis

What is the final step in vaccine development before the vaccine is distributed globally?

Post-Market Surveillance (C) Signup and view all the answers

How have vaccines impacted diseases like pertussis and measles?

Controlled formerly widespread infections and nearly eliminated certain diseases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of isolating and characterizing the chosen antigen in vaccine development?

To understand its properties and prepare for large-scale production (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of preclinical testing in vaccine development?

To evaluate the vaccine’s safety and efficacy using cell cultures and animal models (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of post-market surveillance in vaccine development?

To monitor the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness after it’s on the market (D) Signup and view all the answers

What method is used to produce antigens in large quantities during vaccine development?

Biotechnological methods, such as recombinant DNA technology (B) Signup and view all the answers

What impact have vaccines had on diseases like pertussis and measles?

Controlled formerly widespread infections and nearly eliminated measles (D) Signup and view all the answers

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